Salma Hayek: Her Allure Photo Shoot

Simply put, Salma Hayek is sexy. What are her secrets? Find out here, along with these exclusive behind-the-scenes shots from her cover shoot with Mario Testino. For more of our interview with the actress, pick up the September issue of Allure, on newsstands August 23.

Hayek's beauty line is in many ways a tribute to her grandmother, who studied to be a beautician and made potions for government officials and their wives. "She started working on my skin when I was 12 or 13," Hayek says. "I never used soap on my face. Once, she shaved our heads and put egg on it and all these things. But I have to give her credit—my hair is great."